Sterling Silver Care



Preventive Tips

1. If your silver jewellery has a rating of 925, the material is sturdier and does not need as much cleaning.
2. Keep silver jewellery as dry as possible.
3. Avoid contacts with Chlorinated water / Sulfur containing items (eggs and mayonnaise etc.) /Lotions / Perfumes.
4. Whenever apply lotions and perfumes, apply them first, let them dry, and then put your jewellery on.
5. Store silver in individual, air-tight bags with anti-tarnish properties.
6. Unclasp and unhook the jewellery to avoid potential scratching.
7. Do not bunch several pieces in the same bag.
8. Keep one silica gel packet in each bag for extra care.
9. It is optimal to remove jewellery during the following times:
   1. Household chores, such as dishes, laundry, and when using cleaning supplies
   2.When exercising, playing, bathing, saunas
   3.Very hot places (such as when lying out at the beach or pool)
   4. When getting ready (i.e. putting on lotion, makeup, hair products)
   5. Preparing, cooking, or eating foods that contain sulfur (like eggs and mayonnaise etc.)
   6. Outside chores or tasks, such as gardening.

Curative tips

  1. Use a simple Microfiber Cloth or special jewelry cloth (not paper towels or toilet paper) to clean your jewellery. Maintain long up-and-down strokes to clean the jewelry. Use different parts of the cloth to avoid spreading any tarnish. Do not use circular motions here, as it can make the tarnish or dirt worse. Be sure to avoid polishing any part of the jewelry that is intentionally oxidized.
  2. For more complex or tight, detailed areas, go in with a Q-tip. It will get into every nook and cranny you need.
  3. Using any one of the following cleaning methods (Only for non polished/coated 925 silverjewellery):
    1.Water and Baking Soda Method: Prepare Baking Soda paste by adding 2 parts water to 1 part baking soda (use a bit more water if the jewelry has delicate features). Stir into a paste. Use a toothbrush to apply this paste in gentle motions and movements. Rinse in cool water and dry off with a microfiber cloth.
    2.Dish Liquid and Water Method: Simply rinse the jewelry off in the same way you would clean your own hands.
    3.Salt Water Method: Line a cooking pan or large dinner plate with a sheet of aluminum foil. Place each piece of jewelry directly on the foil. Mix 1 cup of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Pour the mixture into the pan or large dinner plate. Add half cup of vinegar to the mixture.Bubbles will surface! Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes (use a spoon if needed for stirring).Rinse in cool water and dry off with a microfiber cloth.